Lewis County man charged in July fatal Amish buggy crash
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 41-year-old Copenhagen man is facing charges stemming an Amish buggy crash that killed a teen in July on State Route 12 in Lowville.
New York State Police arrested Jared Spaulding on Aggravated DWI and Vehicular Manslaughter. The Lewis County Court issued a sealed indictment warrant subsequent to Grand Jury proceedings.
One person killed in car-Amish buggy crash in Lewis County
After hitting the buggy, Spaulding continued driving and left the scene, according to the NYSP.
Here are the following charges that Spaulding is facing:
(3) counts of Aggravated DWI
(3) counts of Vehicular Manslaughter 1st degree (class "C" Felony)
(1) count of Vehicular Manslaughter 2nd degree (class "D" Felony)
(3) counts of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1st degree (Class "E" Felony)
Operator Leave the Scene of Accident- Injury Resulting in Death (Class "D" Felony)
(2) counts of Assault 3rd degree (Class "A" Misdemeanor)
(4) counts of Reckless Endangerment 2nd degree (Class "A" Misdemeanor)
According to state police, the initial investigation alleged that a 2020 black Ford Escape was traveling north on State Route 12 in the town of Lowville when it struck the rear portion of an Amish buggy traveling in the same direction. Spaulding allegedly left the scene of the accident and continued north.
As a result of the collision, all five occupants of the Amish buggy were ejected. A 17-year-old Amish male was found deceased at the scene.
A 21-year-old male, 20-year-old female, 18-year-old female, and 16-year-old male were also injured. Their names are being withheld pending notification of family.
Two of the male occupants were transported to Lewis County Hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries. The two females sustained minor injuries. Spaulding was later located at his residence.
